Aseptic Quality Manager - BDW

Job Overview

The Aseptic Quality Manager plays a key role in executing assigned Quality tasks. This includes providing strategic direction for the implementation and maintenance of quality systems throughout the aseptic areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Primary point of contact for FDA / regulatory agencies, as well as the processing authority for all aseptic process and procedural requirements
• Leads direct reports managing staff in the areas of goal setting, training, teamwork, and development
• Supports Operations and Manufacturing Services in assuring company quality standards are met and aseptic run parameters are set & followed
• Accountable for assuring aseptic processing and packaging requirements are adhered to (time, temperature, pressure, ext. run, CIP, data recording, carton integrity verifications and trending, stress room samples & testing and retention sample program)
• Accountable for building, training, and enforcing aseptic food safety plans and HACCP program for the site
• Demonstrate the ability to conduct equipment calibrations and troubleshooting as needed
• Establish finished product target weights, verification checks, and conformance to regulatory requirements to comply with weights and measures of finished food products
• High level of proficiency pertaining to testing equipment, and other lab equipment, as well as being the SME for Quality procedures and policies for all aseptic processes
• Capable of performing preventive maintenance and validation testing on all lab equipment
• Review products and assess eligibility for product release in accordance with company policy
• Proficient at completing gram stains, direct microbial counts and has an in-depth understanding of Dairy microbiology
• Conduct investigative research on products, materials and/or procedures that pertain to aseptic deviations
• Implements corrective and preventive actions as needed
• Review, trend, and implement corrective and preventive actions pertaining to environmental sample testing and analytical lab result reporting for the aseptic area
• Investigate, trend, reply to consumer complaints that are specific to the site
• Review and trend aseptic data to determine product conformance to specifications, implement corrective and preventive actions as needed
• Maintain and demonstrate a high level of professional attitude and appearance at all times
• Be able to work closely with others without disputes
• Set up documentation and sterile sampling for sample shipments
• Utilize proper shipping methods
• Maintain compliance with S.Q.F. Certification including finalizing procedure and policy for the site
• Support continuous improvement activities
• Applies and implements 5s methodology (housekeeping) in all Quality work areas
• Troubleshooting, isolating problems, and repairing of lab equipment as needed
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and partake in assigned cleaning duties as scheduled
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of AS/AAS is required
• A BS degree in science related discipline (biology, food processing, chemistry, dairy management, etc.) is preferred
• A minimum of 3 years of dairy or related aseptic beverage experience is required
• 2 years of supervisory experience is preferred
• Completion of Better Process School is preferred (required completion upon accepting this role)